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Stronghold Fire

Unit Information

6781 E Outlook Dr 
Tucson, 
Arizona 
85756 
6781 E Outlook Dr 
Tucson, 
Arizona 
85756 

Incident Contacts

Tiffany Davila
Phone: 602-540-1036
Hours: 8am-8pm

Highlighted Activity

Summary: Despite weather and topography challenges, crews continue to make good progress on the fire. With an increase in containment on Wednesday, today, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office reduced the GO status for some residents impacted by the fire. This morning, the Sheriff’s Office lifted the GO status and returned residents to SET in the areas south of Ironwood Road and west of Cochise… Read more
Publication Type: News -
Summary: Favorable weather conditions overnight, including cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity levels, continue to play a role in minimal fire activity. No additional growth has been reported on the fire over the last few days. The fire is 2,138 acres and 62% contained. This morning, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office lifted the last remaining SET notifications for the areas south… Read more
Publication Type: News -

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As of May 6, 2025, the Coronado National Forest has terminated their Temporary Occupancy and Use Area Order due to the Stronghold Fire. 

The fire is now 85% contained with no change in acreage; 2,138 acres. 

The Stronghold Fire started at approximately 11:30 am on Monday, April 28, near Sunsites-Pearce and 16 miles south of Cochise. It was fueled by high winds and drought stricken fuels throughout the duration of the initial attack period. Heavy aircraft was used at the start, including Single Engine Air Tankers and Large Air Tankers to slow the fire from spreading to nearby homes. One secondary structure was destroyed in the fire. Stronghold remains under investigation. 

 

For more information:  

Coronado National Forest Temporary Closure Order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coronado/alerts/stronghold-fire

All evacuation information will come from the Cochise County Sheriff's Office: https://www.facebook.com/CochiseSO

Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arizonaforestry

Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management on X: https://x.com/azstateforestry

Basic Information
Current as of Fri, 05/09/2025 - 21:36
Incident Time Zone Arizona Mountain Standard Time
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin
Incident Time Zone Arizona Mountain Standard Time
Location 16 miles south of Cochise
Incident Commander Michael Wales, USFS
Sam Long, USFS
Incident Description Wildfire
Coordinates 31° 56' 42'' Latitude
-109° 55'
51
'' Longitude
Current Situation
Total Personnel: 36
Size 2,138 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 100%
Fuels Involved

Grass and brush, oak and juniper

Significant Events

Coronado National Forest has lifted their Temporary Closure Order due to the Stronghold Fire


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